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After a few weeks of prep work we are finally under way and on our adventure. This should be a year long experience up the Atlantic Coast, over the Great Lakes, and down the inland rivers. Read more

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Art around Norfolk
April 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
The Neon district is known for the art around the city. I enjoyed viewing the different architecture and art displays throughout. I noticed that there were many mermaid a sculptures that I enjoyed looking for.Read more
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DC National Mall
April 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Our first day in DC took us to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Korean War Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Smithsonian Natural History Museum. We rented bikes which made traveling a bit easier.
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DC Capitol Segment
April 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We visited the Capitol with a roll down the hill followed by a peek at the Supreme Court. We then strolled in the botanical garden and Eastern Market. Say was finished with a trip in the International Spy Museum.Read more
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Philadelphia resumes the adventure
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We took a quick break and went home to Washington state and returned by flying into Philadelphia. Spending one night here, we did a quick tour and got into a car to drive back to our boat in Chesapeake VA.Read more
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Bennetts Creek Landing
May 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Steve left his boat at Bennetts Creek so we went there to meet up with him. It was a nice small town with a great restaurant and nice kayaking.
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Fort Monroe
May 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
This anchorage was to just be a stop for the night but ended up being an amazing find. The old Fort Monroe lies here and has a moat and occupied buildings on the interior. Lincoln stayed here and the former Confederate President was held here. We also learned about the Oozlefinch and discovered a brewery named after it. The brewery was a blast being pet and family friendly.Read more
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Yorktown, VA
May 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We stopped in Yorktown for the day and were pleasantly surprised with the nice weather. The kids enjoyed the sandy beach and I enjoyed strolling through the historic area of old colonial buildings.
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Deltaville
May 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Anchoring in Deltaville, we stayed for two nights due to the lightning storm. Nearby was a restaurant with delicious low country boil and a friendly yacht club that allowed us to dock the dinghy.
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Tangier Island
May 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
It’s like stepping back in time. This little island is slowly sinking and has many buildings on stilts in the water. It’s also common to see headstones in peoples yards as they would bury their loved ones nearby. The island has a long sand spit that is nice to walk.Read more
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Crisfield MD
May 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We’ve entered the crab capitol of the Chesapeake Bay. The town is small with many shops closed, except for those that sell blue crab.
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Solomons Island
May 13, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 73 °F
We visited Solomons Island and toured the area. There’s a tiki bar, good restaurants, and a pile screw lighthouse and museum. While riding on the dinghy, we spotted a bunch of sting rays swimming.
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Saint Michaels
May 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
One of my favorite towns. Small town feel with adorable homes and shops. Tasty food and lovely atmosphere. We stayed for two days as we loved it so much. We anchored on the south side of town which provided better holding mud. Crab boats would cruise by. The water was warm so we jumped in to swim in the afternoon. While pulling up anchor we did pull up a crab line, but quickly removed it with a boat hook.

Many loopers anchored nearby and we had dinner together.Read more
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Annapolis
May 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We had a quick stop on Annapolis, not far from the Naval Academy. Wednesday’s are sailing races so we were able to watch. We also took a quick stroll in the historic town.
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Birthday in Rock Hall
May 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
We had coffee and coffee cake in the morning to celebrate Boris Birthday and then departed Annapolis for Rock Hall. Rock Hall has the Waterman restaurant that also has a dock. We tied up to the dock and had drinks and dinner on the patio. We choose a pirate theme and everyone wore hats to celebrate. I also purchased a Smith Island Cake that we all enjoyed for the birthday festivities.Read more
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Anchoring in Still Pond Bay
May 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
We found a nice anchorage to stay the night before continuing our trip. The water was calm and the weather warm. Michael and I took the dinghy to shore to practice our beaching skills. The beach reminded me of home as it was rocky. But these rocks were smooth, pink, and white. There was also a neat rock formation and an amazing sunset.Read more
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Chesapeake City
May 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We’ve left the Chesapeake Bay and entered the C&D canal. I wasn’t expecting much from this town, but it was surprisingly nice. We stayed the first night on the public dock which was next to the tiki bar. After lunch there, Annette and I strolled the shops and got ice cream. Later, Tonia and I explored more and found a restaurant with all you can eat blue crab. It was so good! The next day we anchored out and dinghied to shore.Read more
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Delaware City
May 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
This is the place to set up and wait for a weather window to continue traveling. The dock master was great, providing an informative meeting on how to travel the Delaware Bay. A bunch of loopers also came in and docked and had dock tails. We also ran into loopers we originally met in Myrtle Beach.

The town itself was very small with most shops closed except weekends. The original lock was also on display along with a diving bell.Read more
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Atlantic City, NJ
May 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We anchored in a bay with a small beach near the Golden Nugget Casino. Lots of fun was had on the board walk. We enjoyed delicious food, a massage, the beach, and parasailing.
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Rockefeller
May 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We went up to the top of the Rockefeller Tower and explored the nearby attractions.
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Chelsea Market and Central Park
May 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We wandered Central Park for a bit then found ourselves at Chelsea Market for a snack.
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The Highline
May 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
The city converted an old elevated train track into a park like walkway. The area provides plants, seats, and lovely views.
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Brooklyn Bridge
June 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A walk along the Brooklyn Bridge was nice. At first, there are little items for sale and a sea of people. Once we reached the middle, the amount of people lessened.
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9-11 Memorial
June 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 81 °F
I visited the twin towers when I was a teenager and wanted to come and see the memorial. It’s beautifully done with two large waterfalls surrounded by names. The surviving tree is nearby as is the One World Trade Tower.Read more
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Coney Island
June 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We spent the day playing at Coney Island. First we bought a bracelet which allowed you to ride on unlimited rides for 4 hours. Afterwards, we headed to the beach and relaxed for a few hours.
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Lady Liberty and Staten Island
June 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 68 °F
We spent the day taking the ferry from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We spent another evening moving the boat next to the statue and anchoring behind Ellis Island.
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